It’s Planting Day at EPCOT

It’s always exciting to get a behind-the-scenes look at different things at Walt Disney World. Disney does many very high-tech things, but sometimes seeing some more simple additions is pretty cool. Zach Riddley shared on his Instagram some of the new Landscaping in World Discovery as it is being installed. If you have never checked out his Instagram, make sure to do so. He is a Disney Imagineer, and he shares many behind-the-scenes additions. There’s also a mention of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, so any word about that is very exciting. You know the ride is going to be incredible, and we can’t wait for it.

It’s planting day here at EPCOT – as some of our new landscaping in World Discovery is being installed. I was able to get out on-site this Fall morning and see the progress with Imagineer Rachel Lambdin – who was choosing the perfect locations for one of our most iconic species – the “Mast” tree (Monoon longifolium). ??These specimens fit perfectly into our other-worldly plant forms and textures as perfect transition to our Wonders of Xandar pavilion and the future home of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opening next year.

Another species we are using is Plum Pine (Podocarpus) – continuing landscape specimens found in other areas of World Discovery. In fact, there are Plum Pines that go back to the earliest days of EPCOT that over nearly 40 years have been formed into perfect rectilinear shapes. It’s wonderful seeing our design team finding those past-meets-future connections in our design choices across the transformation of EPCOT.

 

If you have not been to EPCOT recently, it is a perfect time to do so. There are many new exciting things to see with the brand new firework show Harmonious and the new attraction Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Plus, you need to see Spaceship Earth after dark to see Beacons of Magic.

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